Sparks - US 395 North to Oddie Blvd.
Some good bargain hunting and fast food at the north end of Reno-Sparks.
Sak-n-Save
1901 Silverado Blvd - 775-355-9351
Savers
2350 Oddie Blvd - 775-359-4244
No, you don’t have to be odd to come to Oddie Blvd., although it might help. Off this exit are some fabulous finds... especially the cheap kind. Northbound on US-395, make a right at the end of the offramp and let the shopping begin!
At the first light, look to the right. The U-Haul right on the corner offers propane. Unfortunately, U-Haul may not be likely to rent a truck or trailer to you to take to Black Rock City, but you can fill up your propane tanks here. Hours are varied. Call 775-359-9202 for details, as well as for possible reservations and prices on trucks/trailers?
Now, turning to the left on Silverado, you will find great deals on both sides of you. To the left is Sak-N-Save. Open 24/7, Sak-N-Save is a super discount grocer with a LOT of stock and a decent variety of offerings. Debit cards and cash only. ATM inside. No merchandise though.
Turning right off of Silverado and you’ll find Lowe’s Home Improvement, a fantastic place to get hardware and building supplies. In this shopping center you will also find a Goodwill, Long’s Drugs, and most importantly, Savers Thrift Store. You need to travel down the parking lot a little ways to find it; it’s on the right. Now the Goodwill contains the more conservative clothing. Might be worth a stop in and look around for that one gem. But Savers may be the better choice of the two stores for that find. We’ve found some killer stuff at this Savers. It’s a huge store with everything but the kitchen sink, and part of the proceeds go to charity.
Back on Oddie, down the street is a Save Mart and a Super K-Mart. When your itch to shop has been satisfied, head back to US 395, go south, then turn onto I-80 going east, in order to head back for Black Rock City.
Save Mart (formerly Albertsons)
2500 Oddie Blvd - 775-359-9181 - map
Very burner-friendly, carrying burner-specific items as well as some green-er items.
Sak ’n Save Food Store
1901 Silverada Blvd - 775-355-9351 - map
Open 24 hours
Grocery Outlet
2020 Oddie Blvd - 775-356-7400 - map
K-Mart
2125 Oddie Blvd - 775-358-5050 - map
Long's Drugs
2300 Oddie Blvd - 775-331-4405 - map
Savers
2350 Oddie Blvd - 775-359-4244 - map
Goodwill
2424 Oddie Blvd - 775-358-6444 - map
Lowe's
2450 Oddie Blvd - 775-356-6333 - map
Autozone
2416 Oddie Blvd, Sparks, 89431 - 775-355-7671 - map
Need more info? Try: Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority, Reno News and Review, Reno Gazette-Journal, Reno Magazine, Reno Passport, National Traffic and Road Closure Information, PlayReno, NevadaNet, goTahoe.com, Tahoe.com, Fernleynews.com. 
